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Labourers busy in loading old tyres on a transport at old bus stand

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Labourers busy in loading old tyres on a transport at old bus stand
APP27-161122 LARKANA: November 16 – Labourers busy in loading old tyres on a transport at old bus stand. APP/NAS/IQJ/MOS
Labourers busy in loading old tyres on a transport at old bus stand
APP27-161122 LARKANA

Two soldiers martyred, terrorist killed in Bajaur fire exchange: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI, Nov 16 (APP): Two soldiers of Pakistan Army on Wednesday embraced martyrdom during intense fire exchange that took place on the night of November 15-16 between the security forces and terrorists in general area Hilal Khel, Bajaur District.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, a terrorist was also killed during intense exchange of fire whereas weapon and ammunition was also recovered from the killed terrorist. The killed terrorist remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces.

The martyred soldiers were identified as Naik Taj Muhammad (age 33 years, resident of Kohat) and Lance Naik Imtiaz Khan (age 30 years, resident of Malakand) who embraced shahadat (martyrdom) having fought gallantly during heavy gunfight.

The sanitization of the area was being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

Imran Khan must face transparent probe for selling Toshakhana gift: Asif

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Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif while addressing press conference at Press Information Department

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday said that the former prime minister must face a transparent probe for selling the Toshakhana gift of an expensive wrist watch gifted by the royal highness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Addressing a live media talk here, the Defence Minister said his news conference intended to narrate the facts before the nation to provide the background for the recent scandal of Imran Khan.

Khawaja said Imran Khan did huge mudslinging and vandalization of his political rivals during his tenure. He added that a letter pertaining to £190 million was presented in Khan’s cabinet that he secretly gave to Malik Riaz’s Bahria Foundation. “This is not new as Imran Khan’s dishonesty continued to reveal after his ouster from power. He orchestrated hoax narrative of foreign conspiracy and backed out from his own statements.”

The way Khan perpetrated false narrative and sold the precious gifts received from the dignitaries of a friendly country had damaged the honour and integrity of the county, he added.

“We are not in a sound state internally due to our weak economy and owing to which it has reflection on our external relations as well”, he added.

The Defence Minister alleged that Imran Khan wanted Pakistan to go default and targeted army and its top official for satiating his personal whims. On one hand, he said Khan was following his so-called style of intimidation and on the other he was pleading behind the doors to the Army Chief for his help during his meeting arranged by the President.

He accused that Khan had done financial misappropriation and was disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan which was all matter of record.

He pointed out that previous day scandal of selling toshakhana watches had two important things as the dates were manipulated on which the wrist watches were sold in the market. The law was also manipulated to buy the toshakhana gifts on 20% value.

The gift was given by the friendly country’s Crown prince that had a unique prestige, he said, adding, “The dates of money deposited in the record have separate dates which should be probed.”

The Defence Minister underscored that the individuals involved in the sale of the gifts should be present in Pakistan and should record their statements during the investigation.

“Imran Khan himself has been disqualified from ECP and he put the burden of resentment on the nation by hurling hoax propaganda.”

Nawaz Sharif was lifetime disqualified for not declaring Rs10,000 and his daughter was also penalized whereas Imran Khan had crossed all ethical limits, he said.

The government, he said was now demanding to hold Imran Khan accountable as per the law that disqualified Nawaz Sharif for hiding Rs10,000.

“We have come to a turn where a clean judicial process not the one that indicted Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif rather a fare and impartial system should hold Imran Khan accountable.”

The channels of money received by Imran Khan should be probed as Khan was presenting a dubious record of his Ferozewala land having changing status from benamedar to self-owned or inherited property to confirm his income sources, he added.

“There is rule of law in Pakistan now whereas in Imran Khan’s three years rule several political leaders were detained including Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Shehbaz Sharif, Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi, Asif Ali Zardari and his sister among others.”

He added that there was a reign of terror during his tenure as anyone could be detained through National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

The details of all the gifts received by the Prime Minister, the cabinet ministers and including the Defence Minister (himself) were placed in the showcases of the prime minister office where earlier looting and corruption and law violations were rampant during Imran Khan’s rule, he added.

Senate sub-committee formed to address PSM matters

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KARACHI, Nov 16 (APP): Chairperson of Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production Khalida Atteb here on Wednesday formed Sub-Committee of three Senators to gather detailed information on Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) issues by regular sessions with office bearers of workers’ unions and the management, and submit the findings to the Committee within next two months.

During a meeting at PSM, the Committee appointed Senator Fida Muhammad as Convener of the Sub-committee, having two other members Senators Atta-ur-Rehman and Zeeshan Khanzada as its members.

The meeting was also attended by PSM’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Saifuddin Junejo, top management team and office bearers of eight labor unions of PSM.

The main issues discussed in the meeting were the retrenchment of employees till date, induction of new manpower on contract and daily wages, and revival and privatization of gigantic public sector steel mill, which is in crisis and non-productive since 2012.

The workers’ representatives from different unions of PSM gave their feedback and suggestions amid reservations on the retrenchment of the workers.

The PSM’s CEO, who has recently been posted, briefed the Senators about the manpower and privatization status, and the future plans.

The Chairperson of the Committee assured that the Senate body would do everything possible for the good of PSM employees, the organization and the country.

A vendor is preparing sweet edible stuff (Jalebi) at Syed Mauj Darya Road

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A vendor is preparing sweet edible stuff (Jalebi) at Syed Mauj Darya Road
APP22-161122 LAHORE: November 16 - A vendor is preparing sweet edible stuff (Jalebi) at Syed Mauj Darya Road. APP/MHA/IQJ/MOS
A vendor is preparing sweet edible stuff (Jalebi) at Syed Mauj Darya Road
APP22-161122 LAHORE
A vendor is preparing sweet edible stuff (Jalebi) at Syed Mauj Darya Road
APP23-161122 LAHORE

Vendor displaying eggs to attract the customers at his setup in a local market as demand increased due winter season

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Vendor displaying eggs to attract the customers at his setup in a local market as demand increased due winter season
APP21-161122 KARACHI: November 16 - Vendor displaying eggs to attract the customers at his setup in a local market as demand increased due winter season. APP/AMH/IQJ/MOS
Vendor displaying eggs to attract the customers at his setup in a local market as demand increased due winter season
APP21-161122 KARACHI

A customer is buying sweet food item from a road side vendor

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A customer is buying sweet food item from a road side vendor
APP26-161122 SIALKOT: November 16 - A customer is buying sweet food item from a road side vendor. APP/IQJ/MOS
A customer is buying sweet food item from a road side vendor
APP26-161122 SIALKOT

LESCO staffers are installing new electric wires at a pole

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LESCO staffers are installing new electric wires at a pole
APP24-161122 LAHORE: November 16 - LESCO staffers are installing new electric wires at a pole. APP/MHA/IQJ/MOS
LESCO staffers are installing new electric wires at a pole
APP24-161122 LAHORE

A view of beautiful butterfly sucking nectar from seasonal flowers at a local park

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A view of beautiful butterfly sucking nectar from seasonal flowers at a local park
APP19-161122 HYDERABAD: November 16 – A view of beautiful butterfly sucking nectar from seasonal flowers at a local park. APP/FHN/IQJ/MOS
A view of beautiful butterfly sucking nectar from seasonal flowers at a local park
APP19-161122 HYDERABAD

A child enjoying playing with a tyre at Latifabad

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A child enjoying playing with a tyre at Latifabad
APP18-161122 HYDERABAD: November 16 – A child enjoying playing with a tyre at Latifabad. APP/FHN/IQJ/MOS
A child enjoying playing with a tyre at Latifabad
APP18-161122 HYDERABAD